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Ambassador Of Chilika Lake
The Chilika Development Authority (CDA), Odishahas designateda species of cat as ambassador of Chilika Lake, as an important step towards conservation of the vulnerable species. What is the name of cat species?
A |
Jungle Cat
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B |
Rusty Spotted Cat
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C |
Marbled Cat
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D |
Fishing Cat
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Explanation :
- The Chilika Development Authority (CDA) designated the fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) as ambassador of Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia and India’s oldest Ramsar Site.
- The action is being dubbed as an important step towards conservation of the species.
- The fishing cat is the only wild cat species in India that is a wetland specialist, and it’s found all around Chilika.
- These are mostly found in marshlands fringing the north and north-eastern sections of the lake.
- Since 2016, it is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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